Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heating equipment, like a furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

Have a 3-foot “kid-safe zone” around open fires and space heaters.

Never use your oven to heat your home.

Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.

Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.